Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Odisha Launches Scheme for Senior Citizens, Widows
The Odisha government has started a new plan called the Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana.
This plan helps older people and widows visit the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri.
The government will pay for their travel, stay, and other needs.
About 35,000 people will benefit first.
The plan aims to make it easier for these groups to visit the temple, which is very important in Hinduism.
The government wants to help people who might not be able to go on their own.
This is part of their effort to support social welfare and religious tourism.
Odisha government launches Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana for senior citizens and widows.
Scheme covers travel, accommodation, and essential facilities for pilgrimage to Puri's Jagannath Temple.
Initial phase targets 35,000 beneficiaries aged 60-75 and widows across the state.
District administrations to prepare beneficiary lists at the panchayat level for transparency.
Initiative aims to boost religious tourism and address the needs of vulnerable sections of society.
- Who
- Senior citizens aged 60-75 and widows in Odisha
- What
- A government scheme to facilitate pilgrimage to Puri's Jagannath Temple
- When
- Launch date not specified, but guidelines issued
- Where
- Puri, Odisha, India
- Why
- To promote inclusive religious tourism and social welfare
- Scheme Name
- Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana
- Target Group
- Senior citizens (60-75 years) and widows
- Initial Beneficiaries
- 35,000
- Key Locations
- Puri, Odisha
- Facilities Provided
- Travel, accommodation, and essential facilities
- Implementation Body
- Odisha Tourism Department
- Selection Process
- Panchayat-level beneficiary lists
